Summer is in full swing in NYC, and what better way to celebrate than by <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/bushwicks-pine-box-rock-shop-vows-to-serve-only-plant-based-vegan-booze/" target="_blank">sipping a cocktail</a> al fresco? Whether it’s poolside on a roof or in an easy chair <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/wxy-architecture-reimagines-crumbling-pier-40-as-usable-park-land-for-residents-to-enjoy/" target="_blank">along the Hudson</a>, there’s nothing like breathing in the Big Apple from an outdoor perspective - especially with your favorite drink in hand! We’ve rounded up six of our favorite outdoor bars in NYC for your imbibing pleasure - click through our gallery to see them all.

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Terrace at Yotel

<h3><a href="http://www.yotelnewyork.com/" target="_blank">Terrace at Yotel</a></h3>
If you’re stuck in Times Square, head over to the rainbow-friendly <a href="http://www.yotelnewyork.com/" target="_blank">Yotel’s Four Bar</a> for an escape from the throngs of tourists. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/bees-in-times-square-intercontinental-hotel-unveils-new-rooftop-beehive/" target="_blank">outdoor garden</a> overlooks a northern view of Midtown West, and offers punches, sake and sangria specials. Late at night,the 400 capacity outdoor space is transformed into a dancefloor.

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Frying Pan

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<a href="http://www.fryingpan.com/" target="_blank">The Frying Pan</a> is not a rooftop bar, but actually two boats docked to each other in the Hudson River off 26the Street, which were upcycled into one unique outdoor eatery. Only for the seafaring, the historical boat into a bar offers plenty of seats with a view on deck, which also catch a cool breeze on even the hottest days. Share a pitcher of beer, or dive into an order of crab fries from their pub menu grill.

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Berry Park

<h3><a href="http://www.berryparkbk.com/" target="_blank">Berry Park</a></h3>
If beer is your thing, head to Williamsburg’s <a href="http://www.berryparkbk.com/" target="_blank">Berry Park</a>, a rooftop oasis that features dozens of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/revision-lounge-a-quirky-cocktail-bar-and-gallery-designed-entirely-with-recycled-materials/" target="_blank">exquisite beers on tap</a>. The low-key drinking hall also has German and European style sandwiches and fries, as well as views of the Manhattan skyline. The indoor beer hall downstairs is clad with long family-style tables and benches made from reclaimed wood.

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The Ides at Wythe Hotel

<h3><a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/bar/">The Ides</a></h3>
If you’re already in Williamsburg and in need of a fancy cocktail, the Ides at the Wythe Hotel is a must. Opened last year, the hotel <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/photos-inhabitat-explores-williamsburgs-sexy-new-wythe-hotel-and-rooftop-lounge/wythe-hotel-rooftop-3/?extend=1" target="_blank">transformed a red bricked turn of the century factory</a> into a chic destination, with uninterrupted Manhattan views, outdoor seating, and a thirst quenching classic cocktail list.
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Whether you want a cheap beer or to sit in a thirty story high garden while sipping a $20 cocktail, summer time is the right time to experience New York al fresco.

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Boat Basin Cafe

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Another nautical gem is the Upper West Side’s <a href="http://www.boatbasincafe.com/" target="_blank">Boat Basin Café</a>. The bar and restaurant occupies the historic stone arches below 79th Street, formerly used to house marina equipment. The open air restaurant and pub gives New Yorkers an escapist view of local sailboats, coupled with the cooler temperatures next to the Hudson River.

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230 Fifth

<h3><a href="http://www.230-fifth.com/" target="_blank">230 Fifth</a></h3>
High above Midtown and with stellar views of the Empire State Building, the rooftop bar of <a href="http://www.230-fifth.com/">230 Fifth</a> is like a garden oasis in the sky. Lushly planted with greenery and trees, the miniature sky forest offers <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/interview-we-talk-to-warren-red-about-the-plush-green-design-of-pouring-ribbons-bar-in-the-east-village/" target="_blank">premium drinks</a> as well as a large array of vegetarian choices, which can be enjoyed in the shade of one of their many giant umbrellas.

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Outdoor Bars NYC

Summer is in full swing in NYC, and what better way to celebrate than by sipping a cocktail al fresco? Whether it’s poolside on a roof or in an easy chair along the Hudson, there’s nothing like breathing in the Big Apple from an outdoor perspective - especially with your favorite drink in hand! We’ve rounded up six of our favorite outdoor bars in NYC for your imbibing pleasure - click through our gallery to see them all.